Nederland - Olst, Groot Hoenlo

Landgoed Hoenlo (Hoenlo Estate) covers 145 hectares with the functions agriculture, forestry and nature. The main building of the estate is the manor Groot Hoenlo.

The name Hoenlo was first mentioned in 1230. In 1368, a havezate (manorial farm) was built at this location. The present manor house was probably originally built in the 18th century as an extension of an older building.

In 1802 the Groot Hoenlo came into the possession of the Teding van Berkhout family. In the period 1895-1907, a series of renovations were carried out and the original house was almost completely replaced and received its present appearance and interior.

Until 1950, Hoenlo was still one of the largest estates in the province of Overijssel with five country houses, more than 750 hectares of land and 25 tenant farms. After that it disintegrated. In 1985, Groot Hoenlo was divided into several appartments.

Groot Hoenlo became well-known because Harry Mulisch - one of the greatest Dutch writers - lived in the house for some time.